Football is big business! At the global level, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi rule with their big pockets, social media following, and lastly, their number of goals.
Here is an updated list of the wealthiest Kenyan footballers. Let’s get cracking!
Victor Wanyama
Being in the premier league for nearly a decade, the MLS side for two years, and Montreal Impact. There is no doubt that Wanyama bags millions of pounds. He won the league with Montreal as the Captain, and he will not stop anytime soon.
Macdonald Mariga
Though retired, Macdonald won it all, including the Champions League, and he is among the best footballers on the continent. In his golden years, he made wise investments that brought in the returns. Like the old saying, invest when making money.
Michael Olunga
Michael Olunga is the top scorer, and he takes substantial Arab money. He moved from Japan to U.A.E. and overwhelmed the dessert with his goal-scoring techniques. From hat tricks to making Kenyan records, Olunga is a goal-scoring machine that has a flair for huge club wages.
Patrick Osiako
Osiako has dominated the central midfield position for the better part of his career. Wanyama was the only competition at the national level, but this doesn’t his star from shining that bright. He has played for numerous clubs, taking home a whooping KSh 4,500,000.
Jamal Mohammed
He is known for his midfield mastery that made him transverse from one continent to another. Alias, known as Malo, is among the richest kenyan footballers gracing the global stage.
Arnold Origi
Arnold Origi is the cousin to Liverpool Striker Divock Origi. He features in the Finish League and is greatly adored by hordes of local fans.
David Ochieng
Currently playing in Saudi Arabia, David Ochieng earns hundreds of thousands per week. He earns approximately of KSh 2.5 million monthly. This center-back indeed has to be among the richest Kenyan footballers.
Ismael Athuman
Ismael is half Kenyan and half Spanish. His Kenyan roots get the best of him, which is displayed in Las Palmas’s soccer style. His value is about KSh 6.8 million shillings.
Ayube Timbe Masika
He played in the Chinese super league and later into low English division leagues. This prolific winger is greatly valued, making him take home enormous club wages.
Lawrence Olum
Olum has perfected his craft in the MLS, and his club wages rank him among the richest paid Kenyan footballers.
